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The Eagle of the Ninth

1977Michael Simpson
IMDb 8.0
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In Britannia in 130, a young Roman officer named Marcus Flavius Aquila and his freed slave Esca search for the Ninth Legion's gold eagle standard, which vanished with the legion 13 years earlier.

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What is The Eagle of the Ninth (1977) about?

In Britannia in 130, a young Roman officer named Marcus Flavius Aquila and his freed slave Esca search for the Ninth Legion's gold eagle standard, which vanished with the legion 13 years earlier.

Who stars in The Eagle of the Ninth?

The Eagle of the Ninth stars Anthony Higgins (Marcus Flavius Aquila), Christian Rodska (Esca), Peter Whitbread (Marcus' father), Patrick Holt (Aquila), Gillian Bailey (Cottia). The series was created by Michael Simpson.

Is The Eagle of the Ninth worth watching?

The Eagle of the Ninth holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. Fans of Drama, War & Politics, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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